F Magazine – September 2, 2025

F Magazine has dedicated a feature to the Accademia Nazionale dei Sartori, highlighting the experiences of three students who chose to pursue their training in Rome.

Lele Lukomski, 34, originally from Munich, spoke about her transition from a medical career to tailoring, a journey she has undertaken together with her husband Sergej, also a student at the Academy. Both have completed the first year of the men’s tailoring program and wish to continue their professional path in Italy, with the goal of opening their own atelier.

Clarissa Lepri, 23, from Rome and enrolled in the women’s school, turned to the Academy after studying fashion design to deepen her expertise in sartorial art, from design to garment construction. Now in her third year, she has already created tailored suits and hand-embroidered pieces. Her role model is Giorgio Armani, admired both for his creativity and entrepreneurial vision.

Astride Manoovelloo, 29, from Mauritius and also enrolled in the women’s school, emphasized the value of Italian sartorial tradition and the importance of training in Rome, home to one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the world. Inspired by Valentino, she aims to expand her family’s business into a brand capable of merging two cultural traditions.

The three interviews confirm the growing interest of younger generations in sartorial craftsmanship, underscoring the Accademia Nazionale dei Sartori’s role as an international benchmark for the training of future professionals in the field.

The feature highlights how young people are approaching tailoring with enthusiasm and passion, and how the Academy continues to stand as a reference point in professional education for the sector.